Vertical Backsplash? A Backsplash Regret?
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Comments (65)I think the blue definitely makes the tile look more yellow. A creamy beige or off white would look great and make the tile act as more of a subdued background while providing great contrast for your cabinets and flooring. Those beautiful surfaces should be the stars of the kitchen! I love the way the lighter SW Believable Buff walls make my walnut stained doors and floors stand out. I have this color in my kitchen now with SW Antique White trim. We're getting ready to paint the cabinets creamy white and I might go one shade lighter and use SW Antique White on the walls and BM Ivory White/Acadia White on the cabinets and trim. Hoping this will let our slate floors and soapstone counters be the stars of our kitchen :) This post was edited by juddgirl2 on Sat, Nov 22, 14 at 10:59...See MoreBacksplash? No backsplash? What kind of backsplash?
Comments (25)didn't have time to read all the answers. I have no backsplash and have never regretted it...been over 6 yrs. It is painted with BM matte...which has ceramic in it. It is as beautiful now as it was when first painted. I love the fact that I can showcase other things ...art etc in my kitchen and no competition. Also if I ever want to change it is as quick as a paint brush...expense is minimal..paint only ! All in all I think it is serene as you point out . Here is one pick. Since I have a lot of high heat cooking in my kitchen..built in deep fat fryer as well as gas cook top I can definitely speak to the longevity of paint only. c ( more at this album )...See MorePot filler w/ this backsplash too busy? Slab or tile backsplash?
Comments (9)Hi Katie, Demo starts tomorrow, so no pics on progress yet, but I'll post when I have some. I'm working a little bit with a KD, and doing the rest myself with cabinetmaker. KD suggested open shelving like in the inspiration pic (but in stainless, specifically). I think it would stress me out though, lol! Having all of my bottles and stuff right out there (the range area is the focal point to basically my whole downstairs living area). My pantry rarely looks fabulous, and I'd be moving the pantry out into the open. So, I think we'll be making the vertical column things on either side of the mantel style range area into pull-out shelves for sheet pans, spices, small bottles, etc. I considered the open shelving with a pretty display of white bowls and dishes, but then I'd lose the storage space for the stuff I really need at my fingertips. Feel free to email me, too, if you want to exchange more ideas. It's a fun process!...See MoreMaple cabinets and regret white backsplash
Comments (18)Now that I see a bigger picture I can say that backsplash looks just fine! There is no "should" I paint, but what do you want and what is in your budget. I would probably leave the wood. You can always paint later. I agree to bring the wood floor into the kitchen - that will work with the wood or with painted cabinets. It will seem like a lot of wood at first, but after a few weeks you will love it. On one hand, maple is a good wood to paint because it is smooth, unlike oak which has grain. But, wood moves with changes in temp and humidity and can cause hairline cracks in the paint at the joints. Some are bothered by this and others are not. This is why factory painted cabinets are made out of MDF or a combo of MDF and wood - the MDF is more stable to changes in temp. So a painted over finished wood cabinet will not have as durable a finish as a factory painted cabinet. Again, some want white so much that they don't mind the touch ups, and others do. If you have small children running around, you might want to wait till they are a little older to paint. I kept (and love) my white appliances because they brighten up a wood kitchen. Stainless works too, but in my wood kitchen, I kept walls, countertop, backsplash and appliances light to keep the room light: https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~110720042 I love the kitchen posted by Manon above - love the flooring too! I think your kitchen is getting a great refresh!...See MoreSuzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9b
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